Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CLAY CROSS

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+133.9%

ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CLAY CROSS prescribed 457 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,696 to the NHS. This is 133.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items457
Total Quantity42,479
Total NHS Cost£2,696
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+133.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice457 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+133.9% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.